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  2. Mackenzie Thorpe Pathway to Continuing Education

Mackenzie Thorpe Pathway to Continuing Education

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Pathway Overview

Choosing the Continuing Education pathway of the Learning for Living and Work Programme enables you to undertake a variety of sessions to develop your skills in a range of different areas.

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Entry Requirements

  • You must have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is subject to commissioning by your local authority

  • This pathway is aimed at pupils aged 14 - 19 years

  • A three day referral visit followed by a comprehensive extended initial assessment period

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Pathway Content

  • This pathway could include:

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    • Vocational courses from Entry Level 2 up to Level 1

    • Functional Skills qualifications in English, Mathematics and ICT from Entry level 1 up to Level 2

    • Visits to continuing education providers

    • Individual travel training programme

    • Support to develop strategies to self-regulate your social and emotional well-being

    • e-Safety

    • Personal safety

    • Communication and social interaction skills

    • Problem solving

    • Independent living skills

    • Community inclusion

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    • Social action project

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